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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The federal government has reiterated its assurance that measures are being deployed to address the brain drain in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Minister of State for Health, Joseph Ekumankama spoke with reporters on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Meta, Lagos.<\/p>\n

He inaugurated the Orthopedic and Trauma Centre, Molecular Building Complex, Oxygen gas plant, Clinical Training Centre, and Ultra-Modern Theatre.<\/p>\n

Ekumankama admitted that the mass relocation of health personnel was a problem and was worrisome.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe greatest challenge facing the sector presently is the doctors and nurses leaving the country\u201d, NAN quoted him saying.\u201d<\/p>\n

The minister appealed to them to remain in Nigeria to see the efforts of the government.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a sacrifice, I encourage them to stay back and help us revitalize the health sector. We have witnessed that today with what is on ground in this hospital,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Ekumankama added that the government, in the last three years, released 100 percent of health budget.<\/p>\n

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